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Archives for July 2009

reversal and readjusting
i have m. s. and my husband had always been my primary caretaker then in this last year he got cancer . it was so hard on him to have to need my help and not still always be the strong one ... at first he refused to admit he was sick and needed help . once he could no longer keep denying it we had some rough time where…
just was told no more treatment for hubby
my husband has bladder cancer --- he's beat the odds in treatment every time . now his specialist has said no more treatment it's simply too much for him . he's being referred to hospice . we are both believers so we are still hopeing and not giveing up. yet we know his time is short . we simply want to spend the time…
How can I get a social worker?
I need your advise please. My husband has stage 3 (possibly 4 depending of further testing). Our insurance company (an HMO) has denied home health care as well as a social worker. The woman I spoke with says he is capable of transporting himself to doctors etc. Our primary physician disagrees and well as myself. He is…
The F Word
This was actually posted on another message board that I frequent. I love it and found it wonderfully helpful. I hope you do, too. Kimby The F word Fatigue is the most common challenge of cancer -- pervasive, life-changing, and not responsive to rest. But there is an answer By Julie Mason, The Ottawa CitizenJune 28, 2009…
Wheelchair???
Hello, I am new to the website - and I am wondering if anyone has a transport wheelchair that is not being used anymore? Is there someplace on this website for finds like this? My mother in law is so frail but just insists on going out for a drive - she is all tired out just getting to the car. If I had a transport…
How do you deal with others
I know everyone means well but, how do you tell people to back off and give me space. First I'm tired of everyone asking what they can do -- I have NO clue -- if I knew I would have already asked for the help. If they really want to do something for me - then take me out for a drink or cup or tea or bring me to a day spa…
Should I Push or Just Support?
I'm watching my husband go through chemo. He is getting less and less active. He used to want to go for walks every day, but now he sits a lot and watches tv a lot. He has basically told me to back off, he'll walk when he feels like it. I see him getting weaker and weaker, and some is from the chemo, but a lot of it is…

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